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Old May 12, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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Radiator Repaired WOOT

So we got it fixed... but let me just tell you how annoying it is to replace the radiator with an AC unit still in the car.

My suggestion to anyone replacing their radiator.... take out the AC first. But if not I hope you have a lift for the car.

Bumper is being fiberglassed back together and should be. Bigger, Faster, Stronger hehe.

All in All with AAA paying for the damage they caused and the 600 dollar govt check My radiator repair has been pretty much for free... Me likey.


Whens the Next Meet so I can roll out again with the Autobots?!
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Old May 12, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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WOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!! puro pinche pari!!!!!!!!
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Old May 12, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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congrats man, now I can meet you at a meet
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Old May 12, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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Thanks guys... im stoked on having her back. Definitly a change from the Buick lol.

Anything going on this weekend?
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Old May 12, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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no worries, I was stuck with a pontiac G6 for like 5 f'ing weeks when my AT 8 was wtf pwned

you'll love the RWD so much when you get her back :D

on a side note, nothing is going on this week
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Old May 12, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by FattySpartanRx8
but let me just tell you how annoying it is to replace the radiator with an AC unit still in the car.

My suggestion to anyone replacing their radiator.... take out the AC first. But if not I hope you have a lift for the car.
That is an utterly ridiculous suggestion.

Just about anyone can swap the rad with the car intact with just a floor jack and a pair of jackstands.
It takes about 2 hours if you are really, really slow.
I had two different radiators in and out several times over a two week period and its a no-brainer.
Just follow the shop manual. It comes right out - A/C or not.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
That is an utterly ridiculous suggestion.

Just about anyone can swap the rad with the car intact with just a floor jack and a pair of jackstands.
It takes about 2 hours if you are really, really slow.
I had two different radiators in and out several times over a two week period and its a no-brainer.
Just follow the shop manual. It comes right out - A/C or not.
Considering I dont have a shop manual thats a great idea.

First time working on the radiator... The connection points on the car made it tough for me....

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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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its funny to see spartan and MM go at it

cus its like watching a shitty fragfest with mysql secretly reading
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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by tajabaho1
its funny to see spartan and MM go at it

cus its like watching a shitty fragfest with mysql secretly reading
You are a strange guy, Taj.
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